Friday, May 6, 2011

A Video and The Dress

I hope you are able to enjoy the video. I do apologize, I know it's not easy to hear what's being said, or to take the slight wobble of my iPhone while taping. Ok, I might be good at needle felting, but videography is definitely not my strength! I was hoping Channel 6 News might put up a link so we can view the professional version, but I think we were a pretty small time news story. So, turn up the volume - all the way up - and turn off any distractions in order to hear our tiny mouse voices... And yes, that's the Dress. Though I think I might have put on a wee few lbs since I wore it on that promising evening. Such is the life, right?! Again, that professional photo quality... not my strength. Well, this is better than nothing!

And please say a small prayer for sweet Linda. She nearly didn't make the taping due to her poor dog being on his death bed. Bless her heart, she had to be cheerful for the camera, then had to head to the vet where she had to put her sweet Toby down. How she did this, I'll never know...

Thanks Cindy and Marfa. Yes, she is about 7 months along with her first baby. Doesn't she look great?! Those Pirate Toast pillows are one of my best selling items, Marfa! Who knows why? Toast, pirates, to love? I don't get it, but I keep making them. They are so dang popular!x, Val

I watched the whole thing~ you were beautiful and brilliant! What fun and I hope some new orders as well? You are something my friend~ eclectic, versatile, photogenic, joy filled, creative, and famous!

I am sending you a new lamb pic for your collection btw...do you have a fav picked out? (I chose Harry!)

About Me

I'm Val, a mental health activist and a multimedia artist who is currently sidetracked by a love affair with felted fiber. I run a small handcrafting business, while working for NAMI San Diego where I advocate for Children, Youth and Families. I am also a wife and mom of two teen boys. I fight hard to keep them on track as they navigate the wonders and pitfalls of growing up. As an artist, painter, and an inventive seamstress, I have learned to craft my way through the rough patches in life... Along with my side kick, Lola (a Portuguese Water Dog), I am dedicated to living a Handmade Life out of a calm and welcoming home.
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